Botanical family: Melianthaceae

Number of plants found: 2

Melianthus comosus

Honey Flower
Family: Melianthaceae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Zone: 9-11?

Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

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Melianthus comosus is an attractive multi-stemmed shrub. The large, grey-green, serrated leaves are clustered towards the tips of the branches. The small, nectar rich bird pollinated flowers are borne in a short cluster, followed by a four-winged bladdery capsules which are often as decorative as the

flowers.

Melianthus comes from the Greek word Meli = honey and anthos = flower meaning that it has abundant nectar. The brightly colored red flowered petals produce an abundance of nectar that attracts Sunbirds, bees and butterflies.

It prefers light, well-drained, good garden soil.

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Melianthus major

Melianthus sp

Honey Flower
Family: Melianthaceae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Zone: 8-10?

Species and varieties:

Melianthus comosus

Melianthus major - large leaved tropical looking plant, with its large grey leaves and huge bronze flowers. It prefers a warm, sunny position with good drainage.

Melianthus villosus - another relative of Melianthus major which has proved to be almost hardy in this country.

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